Palm Sunday walk and services -starting at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel -Sunday 13th April at 10-30am

Sunday 13 April 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald, Methodist Chapel - on right on road to Staffield before you leave the village. St. Oswald's Church- On the left as you leave the village, driving towards Lazonby, CA10 1EF / CA10 1DQ

Join with us to celebrate Palm Sunday as we start at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel, and walk through the village singing hymns, and finishing with a service at St. Oswald's Church (starting at 11-15am approx.) At the front of our procession will be a donkey, as on Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
There will be tea/coffee at St. Oswald's Church from 10-45 am.
This is a joint event for all the churches and chapels in our Mission Community, and visitors are welcome to join us. Feel free to come for just part of this special event.
Any queries beforehand to Michael Watts 01768 898688

St Oswald, Kirkoswald - following and serving Jesus in our community.

Ordinary people seeking together to follow and serve Jesus - in the community, and for the community. You are welcome to our services and other events. 

Services and other events: These are shared between ourselves and Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel. If no services in Kirkoswald, there will usually be one in a nearby church in our group- at Great Salkeld, Lazonby or Renwick. Visit the 'Services and Events' and the 'News and Notices' pages to learn about these and other sources of help. You can also go to the East of Eden Community website for up to date local online resources and information. CLICK HERE

The Churchwardens to contact on general matters are: Michael Watts (01768 898688) or Mike Munro: (01768 898619)

 Rector: Revd. Fiona Jenkins has been appointed as Interim (Anglican) Joint Mission Community Co-Leader. Officially retired, Fiona has the privilege of serving the EEMC until permanent clergy are appointed.

FOR QUERIES REGARDING BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS please contact:

Revd Fiona Jenkins Email: [email protected] Tel: 07725 404668

St. Oswald's Church is now open for visiting and prayer from 10am to 6pm. approximately during the Spring and Summer. Anyone wishing to gain access at other times will need to contact Ruth Lee on 01768 898604, or Michael Watts: 01768 898688

For Safeguarding: To ensure that we keep everyone safe, we have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, who does what is needed to keep children and vulnerable people safe. For St. Oswald's church this is: Kevin Turpin: Telephone: 07942 491114, email: [email protected]  For more information see 'Safeguarding' on the menu list. We follow the 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy approved by the House of Bishops.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 07458 016884. (Mon-Fri). 

St Oswald's is in a group (or benefice) of 4 churches; the other churches in the group are: St Nicholas, Lazonby, All Saints', Renwick, and St Cuthbert's, Great Salkeld. 

You can also visit the East of Eden mission community website which has information on several churches in our area, including our own, in a different format:  CLICK HERE

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Get in touch

Michael Watts (Churchwarden) / Mike Munro

Michael Watts ( Churchwarden)
(01768) 898688
Mike Munro
01768 898619
What's on

Palm Sunday walk and services -starting at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel -Sunday 13th April at 10-30am

Sunday 13 April 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald
Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel / St. Oswald's Church Kirkoswald, Methodist Chapel - on right on road to Staffield before you leave the village. St. Oswald's Church- On the left as you leave the village, driving towards Lazonby, CA10 1EF / CA10 1DQ

Join with us to celebrate Palm Sunday as we start at Kirkoswald Methodist Chapel, and walk through the village singing hymns, and finishing with a service at St. Oswald's Church (starting at 11-15am approx.) At the front of our procession will be a donkey, as on Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
There will be tea/coffee at St. Oswald's Church from 10-45 am.
This is a joint event for all the churches and chapels in our Mission Community, and visitors are welcome to join us. Feel free to come for just part of this special event.
Any queries beforehand to Michael Watts 01768 898688